A HUGE game for the TI-83, this contains 4 episodes of battle and a full length movie. In the game, you try to destroy your opponent's ship, using your weapons (upgradable) and shield (upgradable) to defend yourself.

Excellent for a Basic game, but still comparable to many games in Assembly

Playability/Usability: 8/10

User-friendly, graphical interface

Replay Value/Reuse Value: 5/10

Repetitive

Controls/Interface: 7/10

The upgrade menus are a little tricky

Overall Value: 8/10

Not incredibly fun, but a testament to Basic

Comments:

This game is mostly eye candy. Like Alienhead's other productions, this game is less about gamel=play and more a testament to the actual power of Basic. However, it is less fun that either of their Final Fantasy games. It gets repetitive; you only have a few weapons. All you do is fire at the enemy, with no real skill involved.

Hitoshi's graphics surpass many present-day games, and they really add to the game's overall feel. The beginning movie is especially amazing for its time!

Playability/Usability: 8/10

The game is easy enough to learn, but takes a while to ace. The fighting gets a little monotonous halfway through the game, though.

Replay Value/Reuse Value: 7/10

The ability to upgrade the ship differently gives it some replay value, but the fighting stays the same old thing.

Controls/Interface: 8/10

The controls couldn't be much simpler, and the interface is nealry transparent.

Overall Value: 9/10

If you haven't played it or you're looking for one of the best TI-83+ games ever (especially in terms of movies), then look no further! It's a blast to play- you won't be sorry!

Comments:

When Hitoshi Koizumi first released Stardust to the TI-calc public, it was groundbreaking. From its amazing movies (save for the occasionally broken English) to the enticing graphics in combat and out, Stardust defined what a great calculator game was. Today it is still seen as one of the best games ever to be made for the 83+, and its movies are only surpassed by Hitoshi's later creations. The game is turn-based combat, but it takes a while to get dull, and Stardust (the final boss) is certainly no pushover. Try it- you'll like it!